Rossland Search and Rescue (RSAR) is hosting Backcountry Awareness Day on Saturday, March 2 at Red Mountain Resort. Anyone interested in winter recreation is invited to learn about:
- What to do if you are lost in the backcountry, including how to build a snow shelter and a fire on snow;
- Backcountry First Aid Basics – what to do if you or someone in your group is injured;
- Avalanche rescue skills, including practice in transceiver, probe and rescue shovelling techniques;
- Avalanche Safety Courses – what’s available, what you will learn and how to access courses in our area.
- State of the snowpack – what is going on in our snowpack and how to assess slopes.
Everyone is welcome to take part on this informative day! Join us for great learning, hot chocolate, snacks and great prizes!